Vivo V80 Debuts with ENHYPEN’s JUNGWON, JAKE, and SUNGHOON as Vivo Friends

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Global smartphone brand Vivo has officially introduced the all-new Vivo V80, a stylish portrait flagship smartphone designed to combine cutting-edge photography, fashion, and personal expression. Adding excitement to the launch, Vivo announced ENHYPEN members JUNGWON, JAKE, and SUNGHOON as its newest Vivo Friends across multiple Asia-Pacific markets.

The collaboration highlights Vivo's commitment to connecting with younger generations through technology, creativity, and individuality.

Shine as We Are: A Celebration of Individuality

Inspired by the campaign message “Shine as We Are,” the Vivo V80 encourages users to embrace their uniqueness and express themselves confidently.

One of the smartphone's standout features is its stunning Starwish Purple colorway, inspired by the brilliance of a galaxy filled with stars. Its shimmering design symbolizes the individuality and radiance that everyone possesses.

Through this collaboration, JUNGWON, JAKE, and SUNGHOON bring their distinctive personalities and fashion-forward styles to Vivo's latest smartphone campaign, reflecting the creativity and confidence of today's Gen Z consumers.

Professional Portrait Photography with ZEISS Technology

Beyond its stylish appearance, the Vivo V80 focuses on delivering impressive portrait photography capabilities.

Equipped with ZEISS Center-Stage Portrait technology, including 100mm and 85mm portrait features, the smartphone allows users to capture professional-looking portraits with enhanced detail and artistic depth.

The device also introduces AI Creative Camera capabilities, giving photography enthusiasts additional opportunities to explore creative compositions and capture memorable experiences.

During the campaign, the three ENHYPEN members showcased the smartphone's photography capabilities through a series of portraits highlighting their personalities and authentic expressions.

These features position the Vivo V80 as an appealing option for content creators, photography enthusiasts, and social media users seeking a combination of style and imaging innovation.

Vivo V80 Price, Pre-Order Details, and ENHYPEN Fan Event

The Vivo V80 starts at Php 42,999 and is available for pre-order until November 13, 2026, through Vivo physical stores nationwide, the official Vivo e-store, and the Vivo Store app.

Meanwhile, Filipino ENGENEs have another reason to celebrate. JUNGWON, JAKE, and SUNGHOON are scheduled to visit the Philippines on November 12, 2026, at the Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, for an exclusive gathering with 100 Vivo V80 customers.

With its ZEISS-powered portrait capabilities, elegant design, and exciting ENHYPEN collaboration, the Vivo V80 brings together mobile innovation, entertainment, and self-expression.

Beyond Data: AdSpark Uses AI to Understand What Moves Filipino Consumers

AdSpark is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to help brands better understand what drives Filipino consumers by transforming behavioral data and local market insights into actionable intelligence. This approach enables businesses to better anticipate consumer responses, refine their marketing strategies, and make more informed advertising decisions.

Central to this approach is AdSpark's partnership with Predikta, an AI-powered behavioral simulation platform developed by Netopia AI. Integrated with AdSpark's marketing and advertising technology (MADTECH) capabilities, the platform uses AI to analyze behavioral data and simulate how audiences might respond to different campaign messages, helping brands evaluate their strategies before launch.

Before formalizing the partnership, AdSpark back-tested 200 campaigns, comparing behavioral simulations with actual campaign results. The exercise assessed whether the platform could help marketers evaluate different messages and identify promising approaches before committing their media budgets.

AdSpark President and CEO Jose Manuel “Manny” Fernando discussed this capability during his plenary presentation, “From Knowing People to Moving People: The Filipino Intelligence Advantage,” at DigiCon 2026. He highlighted how combining advanced technology with a deeper understanding of Filipino consumers can help brands move beyond identifying their audiences toward understanding what influences their decisions.

While digital platforms have made it easier to identify audiences and track their behavior, these insights do not always explain what motivates people. Consumers with similar profiles may respond differently to the same message, depending on their needs, responsibilities, and priorities, making local market understanding essential to developing campaigns that resonate with Filipino audiences.

“When we connect that intelligence with behavioral simulation, creative thinking, and media expertise, we move beyond simply identifying who to reach. We can begin exploring how people might respond, and use those insights to make better decisions about how we engage them,” Fernando said.

In line with DigiCon's theme of interoperability, Fernando also emphasized the importance of connecting consumer data, creative development, and media planning rather than treating them as separate activities. “The opportunity is not simply to collect more data or add another tool. It's to connect what we know, what we can learn, and what we do with it,” he added.

AdSpark is a Filipino digital advertising and marketing technology agency under Brave Connective, part of Globe-backed 917Ventures. Its adoption of AI-powered solutions reflects Globe's broader commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence to drive innovation, create meaningful business value, and develop solutions that respond to the evolving needs of Filipino consumers and businesses.

DA-ATI 10, PLDT, Smart Bring FarmTech to Oroquieta Farmers, Expanding Digital Agriculture Access

Farmers from the LIBADATATAMA Irrigators Association in Oroquieta City are gaining access to digital tools and agricultural learning resources with a FarmTech package turned over by the Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) Region 10. FarmTech is part of the Digital Farmers Program (DFP), the digital inclusion program for farmers by the DA-ATI in partnership with PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart).

With nearly 900 members and almost 50 years of serving the farming community, LIBADATATAMA has built a strong network among farmers in the area. Through FarmTech, the association can further strengthen this network by making digital learning and agricultural information more accessible to its members.

The FarmTech package provides digital tools and agriculture-related learning resources that help farmers explore practical farming techniques, access relevant information, and discover digital solutions that support their day-to-day farming activities.

For Angie Yañez, the association's treasurer, digital technology has become a valuable way to learn and share knowledge with fellow farmers. Since she started using digital tools in 2022, Yañez has shared what she learns with other farmers, showing them how technology can support their work in the field.

For Leahpen Saratao, the biggest benefit is easier access to information. Through smartphone applications, farmers can learn about rice varieties, locate suppliers, and check crop information such as the number of days before harvest.

“FarmTech is a great help to us because it makes learning and applying farming practices easier. We no longer have to wait for someone to visit our farms to teach us. We can learn and apply these practices ourselves,” Saratao shared.

By providing farmers with access to digital tools and learning resources, DA-ATI 10, PLDT, and Smart are helping strengthen digital literacy in farming communities and enabling farmers to make more informed decisions for their livelihoods.

Through initiatives like the DFP, PLDT and Smart continue to support United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1: No Hunger by training Filipino farmers to use mobile and digital technologies to improve farm productivity, market access, and household income; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by strengthening farmers' skills and livelihood opportunities; and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by expanding access to digital tools and technology in rural communities.

Vivo V80 Opens Pre-Orders in the Philippines, Offering Up to Php 2,000 Discount and Exclusive Freebies

Vivo Philippines has officially opened pre-orders for the new Vivo V80, bringing together advanced portrait photography, distinctive design, and personalized smartphone features. Available through physical stores nationwide, the Vivo e-store, and the Vivo Store app, the device starts at Php 42,999, with exclusive promotional offers running until November 13, 2026.

The Vivo V80 comes in two configurations: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage for Php 42,999 and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage for Php 47,999.

Customers who pre-order during the promotional period can enjoy a Php 2,000 discount, limited-edition Vivo Buds Air3 worth Php 1,799, Gold Vivo membership privileges, six months of broken-screen insurance and warranty, and six months of 100GB Google One cloud storage for new subscribers.
ZEISS Photography for Creative Portraits

One of the standout features of the Vivo V80 is its ZEISS co-engineered camera system. It comes with a 50-megapixel ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera and ZEISS 85mm and 100mm Center-Stage Portrait options, giving photography enthusiasts more flexibility when capturing portraits.

The device also introduces AI-powered creative tools, including studio-inspired lighting effects, Creative Sticker Collage, and CCD Flash Portrait. These features allow users to experiment with different photography styles and give their images a distinctive look.

Premium Design Inspired by the Stars
The Vivo V80 features cold-carved glass, an aerospace-grade aluminum frame, and smoothly contoured edges. It is available in Starwish Purple, which uses Laser Holographic Lithography to create a galaxy-inspired visual effect, and Wander Green, featuring subtle tones that shift with the light.

OriginOS 7 Brings More Personalization

Powered by OriginOS 7, the smartphone offers four customizable themes: Wiggle, Pet Pals, Glint, and StickIt. These features allow users to personalize wallpapers, interactive elements, and stickers according to their preferences.

For flexible payment options, Home Credit offers the Vivo V80 for as low as Php 85 per day over 18 months. Customers can also receive an additional Php 500 discount voucher using the code V80HC500.

With its combination of ZEISS portrait photography, premium aesthetics, and customizable software, the Vivo V80 aims to deliver a personalized smartphone experience. Interested buyers can pre-order through Vivo's official sales channels until November 13, 2026.

For more information and the latest announcements, visit https://www.vivoglobal.ph.

Globe Advances Energy Efficiency with 570 Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Globe is strengthening energy efficiency across its operations through investments in cleaner transportation and technologies that help reduce emissions, manage energy-related risks, and support its net zero ambitions. As of August 2026, Globe had sourced at least 570 hybrid and electric vehicles across its employee car plans, shuttles, and company fleet. Of these, 135 are leased hybrid vehicles for field sales and operations, with plans to increase the company fleet to at least 500 electric vehicles by 2028.

To support this transition, Globe has installed electric vehicle charging stations in five of its buildings, with plans to expand charging infrastructure to more facilities. These investments are part of the company's broader efforts to improve resource efficiency and reduce reliance on conventional fuel-powered transportation.

"At Globe, sustainability is our purpose in action. We continue to embed climate action into the way we invest and operate because building more resilient operations goes hand in hand with reducing our environmental impact. Every step we take toward cleaner and greener operations, including our company fleet, helps strengthen our business while contributing to a more sustainable Philippines," said Jerry Cabiles, Vice President for Supply Chain at Globe.

Globe is also integrating climate considerations into its investment decisions through a shadow Internal Carbon Price (ICP) of USD 20 per tonne of carbon dioxide. This mechanism helps the company account for the environmental impact of its investments and has supported the prioritization of energy-efficient technologies, including inverter air conditioners and hybrid and electric vehicles over conventional alternatives.

These initiatives form part of Globe's broader decarbonization efforts, which have contributed to progress beyond its near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The company recorded a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against a target of 4.2%, alongside a 9.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions against a target of 2.5%.

Globe's investments also support the Philippines' broader climate ambitions, including its commitments under the Paris Agreement. By embedding energy efficiency into its operations and investment decisions, the company continues to pursue practical measures that support business sustainability while contributing to the country's transition toward a lower-carbon economy.